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As we march towards another Christmas and the rush is on to find thoughtful gifts for friends, family and loved ones, we have put together our Top Ten list of thoughtful gift ideas and stocking fillers that will be a pleasure to give and to receive.

1) Bosign 2 in 1 Tablet and Neck

At designed2enable we love a product that is multi-functional and so this thoughtfully designed, combo neck and tablet travel pillow, with its modern Scandinavian styling is right up our street!

Fashioned in a lovely salt and pepper grey, the fabric is soft and smooth to the touch. This travel pillow can be used at home when using your tablet but is equally handy on a flight, again for your tablet or when you want some shut-eye, to comfortably support your head and neck, whether you are sitting or lying down. You can read more HERE

2) Alaskan Husky Faux Fur Heated Cushion

This beautifully soft heated cushion is so super snuggly that you’ll never want to leave the sofa. It takes just minutes to heat up and, if you need relief from aches and pains, the soft Intelliheat® heat pad can be removed from the cover to offer a more focussed heat.

Operated by the easy to use controller which has five temperature settings and auto shut-off for safety. Click HERE for more information.

3) Leather Blue Badge Disabled Parking Permit Holder and RADAR Key

This leather blue badge wallet & matching leather RADAR key are made from soft and distressed Italian leather giving a distinctive vintage finish and the timeless appeal of premium quality.

Beautifully soft and wonderfully cosy, the deluxe heated throw in slate grey has a hygge inspired look and will keep you warm and snug throughout the cold winter.

With six heat settings, including a ‘ready to relax’ fast pre-heat setting, it also features auto-shut off after 1 or 9 hours, giving you peace of mind.You can then select from 1-5 to find your preferred continuous use temperature. It heats up in only 5 minutes thanks to Intelliheat Technology and is super energy efficient costing from as little as 1p to heat. Click HERE for more information.

5) LED Walking Stick / Cane Torch Light

Walking with a cane or stick at night is never easy, particularly if you are on uneven or unknown terrain. Finding your way to the bathroom in the middle of the night and not wanting to wake others by turning on lights can also be challenging. This LED torch lamp fits neatly onto a walking stick to light the way for you, and is a great gadget for preventing falls.

When you press the top button, a powerful beam of down-light shines to light the way and the torch lamp will fit any cane with a diameter of 22 – 26 mm. Click HERE to read more.

6) Radius Garden Hand Tools

Radius Hand Tools are beautifully built and ergonomically designed. These garden tools are strong, lightweight and kind to the hands and wrists.

These tools are incredibly light to hold and have easy grip handles which are designed to follow the curve of the palm to minimise stress on hands and wrists whilst creating more leverage. The gardening hand tools are suitable for any keen gardener and are ideal for those with arthritis or weak hands and wrists. Available individually or as a set – click HERE to read more.

7) Handybar Car Support Handle

This is a great stocking filler for anyone who struggles to get in and out of the car. Handybar is a strong and portable non-slip handle support.

Simply slot Handybar in to the U shaped striker plate which is built in to the car door frame (where the door closes) of most cars.The U-shaped striker plate is one of the strongest parts of the vehicle and is designed to keep your vehicle door closed in the event of a side-impact collision. You can read more HERE

8) Muggi Drinks Carrier

Muggi makes a great gift for any sailors, campers, caravaners, wheelchair users, office workers – the list goes on. It is a new and safe way to carry hot or cold drinks, muggi is light and easy to carry but also strong and secure.

Whether you are relaxing in your garden, enjoying an outdoor occasion or needing to carry drinks safely around the home, Muggi can hold up to four mugs or glasses. It will catch any unwanted spillages and features four non slip feet with finger and thumb holds making it easy for young or old hands. You can read more HERE

These weekly pill boxes with their attractive soft leather storage sleeve are ergonomically shaped with easy open lids for simple refilling. The weekly pill box features seven individual compartments and is available in purple, lake green, navy blue and burgundy. You can read more HERE

10) Golden Leopard and Snow Leopard Print Canes

Animal prints are a classic design that never seem to go out of fashion and these Leopard Print Derby Walking Sticks are no exception. The derby handle canes in two-tone golden-yellow/ silver-grey and black are stylish, fashionable and eye-catching.

Ideal for both day and evening wear. The supportive derby handle is comfortable to use and the cane can be adjusted to the user’s height. You can read more HERE

This is just a small selection of our stylish daily living products, for more inspiration for Christmas gifts visit our website designed2enable.co.uk

Gardening is a hugely popular hobby that many people enjoy and it can be a great activity in retirement, to keep you fit and healthy. Spending time in the fresh air is a wonderful form of relaxation, but gardening can be physically hard on your back and knees, and it can be quite challenging for anyone with reduced mobility or who are unsteady on their feet.

Garden Scoot – Gardening Stool with Wheels in Pink

Garden Scoot is lightweight yet sturdy, it makes light work of gardening, and can be manoeuvred around the garden with ease. Available in a wide range of fun colours, with solid tyres for easy maintenance, the Scoot can move in a sideways direction and it has a handy removable tray beneath the seat for holding tools, bulbs or small plants.

Garden Scoot – Gardening Stool with Wheels in Orange

Garden Scoot would make a great gift for any keen gardener. Read more about it here

With Christmas fast approaching we have put together a collection of gifts that are perfect for friends and loved one who you may need to give a little extra thought and consideration to, to find interesting and useful presents. Take a look at our selection of thoughtful Christmas gifts.

Staybowlizer acts as a spare hand in the kitchen. It is a siicone ring that suctions to the work surface and holds bowls of all shapes and sizes, leaving your hands free for mixing and incorporating ingredients. It also doubles up as a bain marie. Read more HERE

Who wouldn’t want to snuggle up with a cosy Lavender Wheat Bottle? Handmade in the UK, the cover is removable and to heat, just pop the inner bag in the microwave, replace the cover and then relax. You can read more HERE

These compact and stylish Folding Fashion Walking Sticksare availablein a gorgeous selection of patterns and styles to co-ordinate with any outfit. They are height adjustable and would make a great present for any active user. You can read more HERE

Our attractiveLong Reach Shoe Horn would make a handy giftfor anyone who has trouble bending and straining when putting on shoes and boots. Read more HERE

Treat someone you love to a Bosign Mini-Laptray; the perfect tray to use to snack in front of the TV or for a light breakfast in bed. The combination of the ergonomic grip handles, soft adjustable cushion and well proportioned tray makes it a suitable for any age. You can read more HERE

This Grabber Stick would make a great gift for anyone who has trouble reaching high cupboards or picking things up off the floor. Available in three attractive designs. Read more HERE

The new, funky and incredibly comfortable cork handled Flexyfoot Folding Walking Stick is height adjustable, making it a really useful and practical Christmas gift for any active user. Read more HERE

And last but not least, Muggi is a new and safe way to carry hot drinks. It securely holds up to four mugs or glasses and will catch any spillages. The thumb holds make it easy to carry for old or young hands. It is particular handy if you use one hand for a walking stick or crutch. Wheelchair users can balance Muggi easily on their lap and is far safer than a tray, there is even room to smuggle in a few biscuits if there is a spare holder!. You can read more HERE

We have many more fun and interesting products on our website. Just click HERE to browse. Happy shopping!